07/09/2026
Several people have been asking how our project to create a new heritage centre in the building is progressing and “when will it open?”
Here is the latest project update:
The self-catering accommodation in Gunsgreen Apartment (the two upper floors of the main house) and Nisbet’s Tower is open and available to book by accessing the following link – www.gunsgreenhouse.org/stay-with-us.
The ground floor rooms are available for meetings and host a range of events “Gunsgreen Gatherings” throughout the year – details are available on our page - www.facebook.com/GunsgreenHousetrust
The basement and cellars are currently not accessible to the public and are being dried out after significant water ingress issues.
An application has been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for funding support to create an exciting new heritage visitor centre in the cellars, basement and ground floors. We should hear the outcome of this application in September 2026.
If successful the next phase ( Development) will last until around May 2028 when an application for the construction or “Delivery” phase will be submitted to NLHF. The outcome of this will not be known until Autumn 2028.
If successful, construction could start in early 2029 and be complete in early 2030 with a possible opening of the new heritage centre in the spring of 2030.
Keep an eye on our web site Gunsgreenhouse.org for regular updates.
Riddell Graham
Chairman
Extraordinary home to John Adam, His Georgian Smugglers Palace
• Self-catering accommodation • Wedding & events venue.
